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S706 LSL

1998 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

86,729 mi
Last recorded86,729 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2015
Typical for 1998 Rover Mini49,150 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS706 LSL
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2015 86,729 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2014 84,915 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2014 84,915 miles

Nearside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Jul 2013 82,816 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 82,670 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2012 82,670 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Battery earth lead loose

Pass 4 May 2012 82,127 miles
Fail 3 May 2012 82,127 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Mar 2012 82,118 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 19 Mar 2011 79,411 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 76,745 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 73,773 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 69,910 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 69,910 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 11 Apr 2006 59,434 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2006 59,424 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

How Reliable is the Rover Mini?

Based on 519,169 MOT tests across 45,631 vehicles.

66.8%
Pass Rate
876
Miles/Year
47
Year Lifespan
45,631
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 32,036
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 24,016
Steering rack gaiter split 21,375
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 18,460
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 18,348
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S706 LSL is a 1998 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1998 Rover Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.0% with a typical mileage of 49,150 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Rover Mini fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 32,036 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S706 LSL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover Mini typically stays on UK roads for around 47 years. At 28 years old, this Rover Mini is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was S706 LSL registered?

S706 LSL is a 1998 Rover Mini, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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